Archive for June, 2010

Belated Court Update on the RNC 8 from the June Hearing

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Hello, everyone! Below is our much-belated court update from the last pre-trial appearance. Our apologies for the delay. Our limited time and energy caused us to fall shamefully behind. But you can help us do better in the future! There are plenty of ways to get involved in RNC 8 defense, both within the Twin [...]

Will you be at the US Social Forum in Detroit? Join us at the Defending the RNC 8 workshop and the Prison Justice Movement Assembly

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Resisting State Repression, Defending the RNC 8 Workshop
Wednesday, June 23rd - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Location:
WSU Old Main: 1129
Detroit, MI 
This workshop will include background and an update on the case of the RNC 8, as well as a strategizing session to help create a movement response to their October trial. We seek to support their struggle [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Court Affirms Prosecution’s Attempt to Criminalize Activism, Proceeds in Case Against RNC 8

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2010
 
Contact: Melissa Hill (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, press@rnc8.org; Attorney: Robert Kolstad, 612-721-3425
 
Court Affirms Prosecution’s Attempt to Criminalize Activism, Proceeds in Case Against RNC 8
 Defense Attorneys Argue Against Unwarranted Raids, Misleading Affidavits and Elusive FBI Informant
 
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Yesterday, the RNC 8 completed the probable cause hearing, begun last [...]

For Immediate Release - Media Advisory - RNC 8 Probable Cause Hearing Ends Tomorrow, Determines Whether Trial Will Proceed

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-MEDIA ADVISORY
June 8, 2010
Contact: Melissa Hill (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, press@rnc8.org; Attorney: Larry Leventhal, 612.333.5747
RNC 8 Probable Cause Hearing Ends Tomorrow, Determines Whether Trial Will Proceed
Last day of pretrial hearings expected to show political motives behind the case
St. Paul -The RNC 8 will return to Ramsey County District Court to finish the [...]

Upcoming Events: June 8th Community Meal, June 9th Court Hearing and the US Social Forum

Monday, June 7th, 2010

 
June 8: Free Community Meal with the RNC 8 Defense Committee
June 9: Court Hearing
June 22-26: US Social Forum, Detroit, MI
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June 8th Free Community Meal with the RNC 8 Defense Committee
When: Tuesday, June 8th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Walker Community Church (in the basement)
Street: 3104 16th Ave S
City/Town: Minneapolis, MN
The RNC 8 will be back in court [...]

Free Community Meal hosted by the RNC 8 Defense Committee

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Time:  6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Walker Community Church (in the basement)
Street:  3104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
 
The RNC 8 will likely be back in court to finish the probable cause hearing next Wednesday (June 9th). To help the experience be a little bit easier, the Defense Committee is cooking them dinner. And [...]